Microsoft to spend $10B in four Persian Gulf countries through 2030

Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries to build out infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity. President Brad Smith also said AI safety won't advance if the industry relies on just two companies, calling for independent evaluators.

• Microsoft to invest $10B in the Persian Gulf region through 2030
• Funds target infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Smith: AI safety won't advance relying on two companies
• Smith calls for independent AI evaluators